Create a Member Site with Restricted Access and Paywalls OR Member Sites: Create Restricted Access & Membership Content
A member site provides exclusive content that only subscribed members can access. You can create free or paid memberships with varying access levels and content types.
Creating a Member Site
- Enable Member Sites:
- Open Member Sites panel
- Switch the Member Sites toggle on
- Add a New Member Site:
- Open Pages panel
- Click + icon next to Member Sites
- Name your member site
- Set membership pricing (recurring, one-time, or free)
- Click Done
Adding Content
To add pages to your member site:
- Navigate to Pages panel
- Click the member site where you want to add content
- Select Add page
- Choose a layout
- Enter page title
Note: The first page automatically becomes the member site homepage.
Key Features:
- Drag existing pages into member sites
- Add navigation links to external sources
- Create custom member navigation
- Preview gated content using summary blocks
- Protect member content from search engines
Content Protection:
- Pages aren't indexed in site maps
- Non-members see a paywall
- SEO options are deactivated
- URLs removed from site map
Managing Member Sites:
Settings you can modify:
- Member site name
- Pricing plans
- Paywall customization
- Global settings
To delete a member site:
- Open Pages panel
- Click settings icon next to member site
- Select Delete member site
- Confirm deletion
Important Considerations:
- Email members before deletion
- Deleting doesn't remove pricing plans
- Former member pages become unrestricted
- Members retain account access
- Consider using passwords for leftover content
Best Practices:
- Create a public sign-up page
- Include pricing plan comparisons
- Customize paywall messaging
- Maintain clear member communication
- Regular content updates
This comprehensive system allows you to create and manage exclusive content while maintaining member engagement and site security.